Breastfeeding While Pregnant - Wheeling,IL

Like the PP said, it is definitely not true that you will miscarry if you continue to breastfeed. Even if you had another issue, there is no reason to think breastfeeding would contribute to a miscarriage. I would ask your doctor why he said that as maybe he has some sort of other reasoning. He is doing his patients a disservice by giving out incorrect information.

You may find that pregnancy diminishes your milk supply due to the hormone shifts. Your son may chose to wean if he is not getting satisfied. The taste of your milk shouldn't be affected as pregnancy wouldn't change the composition. If he is only nursing at bedtime he may be perfectly content to continue. Another good site for breastfeeding info is www.askdrsears.com Good luck!

Hi,

My midwife told me there is no medical reason to wean during pregnancy (but maybe that is based on individual situations). Maybe you can talk to your doctor to find out on what studies/information s/he is basing this advice. In the meantime, here are some resources that may help you find the answers you are seeking.

http://www.babycenter.com/expert/toddler/toddlerbreastfee...

http://www.kellymom.com/

Best regards,
J.

P.S. This one is not directly related to your current concerns, but there is a wealth of information and resources.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/mobi/

E.:

as has been said by the previous posters it is NOT true that breastfeeding while pregnant will cause you to miscarry.

the theory is that the release of oxytocin while breastfeeding will cause contractions - the reality is that there is not enough oxytocin realeased to cause contractions.

there are a number of excellent books on weaning that might be worth looking at ... I might start with mothering your nursing toddler.

P., RLC, IBCLC
Pres. Lactation Support Group, Inc
www.lactationsupportgroup.com

As with the other posts, unless there is a medical issue, breastfeeding while pregnant is perfectly okay. I did it until I was 4 months pregnant, and then I decided that I had enough. (My son was 19 months old). My midwife supported my decisions - and all of the information I could find said it was fine. It was true that my milk supply diminished slightly - you will need to add a few calories for both milk production and being pregnant.